One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. It has four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations. The newly designed multiple zoom groups for inner focusing bring high image quality throughout the entire zooming range. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x and 2x.
Product Specification
| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 29° - 10°, 19°30` - 7°, 34° -12° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 18/15 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Minimum aperture | 32 |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 1.5 |
| Maximum magnification (x) | 0.16 (at 200m) |
| AF actuator | USM |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) | 84.6 x 193.6 |
| Weight (g) | 1,310 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 | 0.22 - 0.06 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 | 0.41 - 0.14 |
| Lens hood | ET-83II |
| Hard case | LH-D24B |
| Soft case | LZ1324 |
| G.F.Holder III (hood III) | (2) |
| G.F.Holder IV (hood IV) | (2) |
| Maximum number of Hood III/IV attachable. In case of zoom lenses, the maximum number applies to the short focal lenght | |
